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The history books from West Virginia offer genealogists a detailed look at Appalachian life, from frontier settlements to coal mining towns. County histories often contain early land records, church rosters, and biographies of pioneer families. Many works also explore the state's formation during the Civil War, highlighting divided loyalties and military service. Rich in accounts of rural culture, labor struggles, and migration, West Virginia’s historical texts provide insight into the lives of those who carved out communities in the mountains. These sources are especially valuable for understanding family connections in a region with deep historical and cultural roots.
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Histories, Memories & Biographies
Local and General History
- History of Hampshire County, West Virginia 774 records
- History of Seventh Day Baptists in West Virginia 748 records
- History of Ritchie County, West Virginia (1911) 714 records
- Genealogical And Personal History of the Upper Monongahela Valley, West Virginia, Volume 2 632 records
- History of Pendleton County, West Virginia (1910) 540 records
- Myers' History of West Virginia (1915) 507 records
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